Banking & Finance: Domestic
Global Guide 2024 : Japan
Band 1
About
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto’s banking and finance practice group provides comprehensive services to a wide range of clients in a constantly evolving financial transactions scene. We advise leading financial institutions and major investors, Japanese and international, on the full range of financing transactions. Areas in which we are regularly active include corporate loans, structured finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, mezzanine finance, intellectual property finance, venture debt, and derivatives.
In particular, our Banking & Finance team offers innovative advice on cutting-edge transactions and new financing structures. Our large and strong team of lawyers is highly regarded for its experience and ability to find solutions to complex and novel issues. We focus on understanding our clients' business objectives and finding the most efficient and cost-effective ways to meet our clients’ needs.
As a leading player in banking practice in Japan, we are also active in the development of relevant laws and regulations and the establishment of proper market practices. This is achieved through the participation of our lawyers in various committees, councils, forums and societies comprised of regulators, market participants and other relevant parties.
Chambers Review
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto boasts a premier team known for regularly assisting renowned financial institutions and corporations with a variety of financing transactions, including LBOs, and corporate and syndicated loans. The practice demonstrates expertise in equity and diverse sector experience, includes financing in the power and real estate industries. The team is also well versed in advising on financial regulatory matters and is active on high-end project financing mandates and turnaround finance. Clients of the firm include Mizuho Securities, Marelli Holdings and Nomura Babcock & Brown.
Work Highlights
- Mori Hamada & Matsumoto represented Marelli Holdings in a sizeable restructuring, including procuring pre-DIP financing and negotiations with the existing lenders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They always respond very quickly and I rely on them very much because they do not miss the mark."
"MHM is one of the largest law firms with varied experience in real estate structured finance; therefore we are confident that they can come up with the best solution even in a complex situation."
"After conducting multifaceted and quick verification, they show multiple solutions for each issue, so you can consult with confidence."
"They always respond very quickly and I rely on them very much because they do not miss the mark."
"MHM is one of the largest law firms with varied experience in real estate structured finance; therefore we are confident that they can come up with the best solution even in a complex situation."
"After conducting multifaceted and quick verification, they show multiple solutions for each issue, so you can consult with confidence."
Notable Practitioners
Hiroki Aoyama has a stellar reputation in the market for banking and finance transactions, including LBO and syndicated loans mandates. He is also recognised for his knowledge of real estate and project financing.
"He has very deep knowledge about syndicated loans. His advice is always helpful for me."
Masanori Sato heads the Mori Hamada & Matsumoto banking and finance practice group and is widely recognised in the market for his structured finance practice.
"He is the top lawyer in the finance field in Japan. When I need to tackle complicated projects, I always contact him."
"He has been working in real estate structured finance and investment for many years, and is well recognised as a lawyer specialised in this industry; therefore we really count on his skills, knowledge and experience in our business."
Takahiro Kobayashi advises clients on a wide range of banking and financing transactions, with a strong emphasis on project finance.
"We heavily rely on him for many different legal matters. We make a first call to him all the time."
Yuki Matsuda advises both domestic and international clients on a wide range of financing transactions and is particularly experienced in LBO finance.
Yusuke Suehiro is recognised for his expertise in LBO finance and project finance. He represents some of Japan's most reputable banks and is active in sustainable financing projects.
"He has a high level of business understanding, specialised skills and communication skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Japan
Members
Provided by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
Kei Shirakawa
Head of Department
Yoshihito Kuramochi